Here's a list of how YALSA might support your conference. All of the items below depend on the availability of resources and member leaders during the time of the actual event. YALSA could possibly do one or more of the following:

*Donate certain items, such as books, for a raffle or other charity event

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*Provide [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/professionaltools/handouts handouts or brochures] to put into conference bags or distribute at sessions -- if you're short on time, feel free to download, copy and distribute these yourself

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*Explore the possibility of co-hosting a ticketed event, such as an author lunch, and sharing the proceeds

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*Co-host a social event, such as a happy hour or coffee klatch

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If you'd like YALSA to be a part of your event, please contact Letitia Smith, [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/aboutyalsa/staff YALSA's Membership Coordinator].

*YALSA will participate in the [http://www.placonference.org/ Public Library Association]conference April 5 - 9, 2015 in Denver, CO (YALSA will exhibit)

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*YALSA will present at the CLA Youth Services Institute May 6 in Ontario, CA

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*YALSA will exhibit at the [http://ifla-wlic2016.org/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=IFLA%20WLIC%202016&utm_term=ifla%20conference&utm_content=IFLA-WLIC%20Conference#aboutUs IFLA World Library and Information Congress] conference August 13 - 19, 2016 in Columbus, OH

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*YALSA will exhibit at booth #33 the [http://www.klaonline.org/upcomingconf353.cfm Kentucky Library Association/Kentucky Association of School Librarians]conference September 21 - 24, 2016 in Louisville KY

*YALSA will exhibit at the [http://www.summerlearning.org/national-conference/ National Summer Learning Association Conference] October 24 - 26, 2016, in Seattle, WA

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*YALSA will present and exhibit at the [http://arsl.info/2016-conference/ Association of Rural & Small Libraries Conference] Oct. 27 - 29 in Fargo, ND

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*YALSA will present and exhibit at the [http://mainelibraries.org/ Maine Library Association Conference] November 14 - 15, 2016 in Newry, ME

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If you'd like to volunteer to help with any of the above events, or if you'd like to help bring YALSA to another event, please get in touch with [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/aboutyalsa/staff Letitia Smith]

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==YALSA at 2015 State and Regional Conferences==

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*YALSA will participate in the [http://naaweb.org/ National AfterSchool Association] conference, March 8 - 10, 2015 in Washington, DC

If you'd like to volunteer to help with any of the above events, or if you'd like to help bring YALSA to another event, please get in touch with [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/aboutyalsa/staff Letitia Smith].

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==YALSA at 2014 State and Regional Conferences==

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Each year YALSA visits various state and regional library conferences. At some events we'll be hosting programs and at others we'll be staffing a table in the exhibit hall. If you'd like YALSA to come to your conference, please contact us at yalsa@ala.org.

Each year YALSA visits various state and regional library conferences. At some events we'll be hosting programs and at others we'll be staffing a table in the exhibit hall. If you'd like YALSA to come to your conference, please contact us at yalsa@ala.org.

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<b>[[Visit Us at These 2014 Conferences]]</b> (click on this heading to view a list)

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<b>[[Visit Us at These 2013 Conferences]]</b> (click on this heading to view a list)

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*YALSA will have an exhibit booth at the [http://www.foundationsinc.org/beyond-school-hours-xvii Beyond School Hours Conference], Feb. 12 - 15, 2014 in Atlanta, GA

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*YALSA will have an exhibit booth at the [http://naaweb.org/convention National Afterschool Association Convention] and will also be presenting a session on its [http://www.ala.org/yaforum/project-report report] on the future of libraries and teens, Feb. 28 - March 3, 2014 in New York City

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*YALSA member Amanda Kordeliski is hosting a pre-conference about YALSA's new report on March 31st at the [http://www.oklibs.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=194 Oklahoma Library Association Conference] in Tulsa, OK

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*YALSA will have an exhibit booth at the [http://www.txla.org/annual-conference Texas Library Association Conference], April 8 - 11, 2014 in San Antonio, TX

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*YALSA will have an exhibit booth at the [http://www.maslonline.org/?page=SC2014 Missouri Association of School Librarians Conference], April 13 - 15, 2014 in St. Louis, MO

Click above to access information about what YALSA will be doing in your state.

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===We Still Need Volunteers===

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We’ve listened to members who want YALSA to have a more local presence and we have set a goal to have a YALSA presence at a library conference in every state in 2009! If you’re planning on attending your state’s public or school library association conference in 2009 and are willing to volunteer some of your time to represent YALSA, we want to hear from you. You don’t need to be a teen services expert or a long-time member—you just need to have some enthusiasm and some time to volunteer. Please feel free to team up with friends or colleagues in your state, too.

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*<b>Host a Social Event:</b> put on an informal networking session where attendees can chat with other teen services library workers and learn about YALSA. Prior to the event, select a location and make arrangements with the venue for an event, such as a happy hour. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the event. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the event. On the day of the event, arrive early, put up signage and be a gracious host! Mingle with attendees, distribute the YALSA materials and answer any questions people have about YALSA. Use the [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_14khfbsbd9 planning checklist] to help you.

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[[Visit Us at These 2014 Conferences]]

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*<b>Present a YALSA Program:</b> implement one of [http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/aboutyalsa/handouts.cfm#presos four presentations] provided by YALSA. In advance, work with the YALSA office to determine which presentation is the best fit for you and your state and then submit the proposal to the state organization. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the event. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the event. Present the program.

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[[Visit Us at These 2013 Conferences]]

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*<b>Staff an Exhibit Booth: Due to limited funds, YALSA is providing support and seeking volunteers for booths at these conferences only: Alabama Library Assoc., Missouri Assoc. of School Librarians, New England Library Assoc., New Mexico Library Assoc. & Pacific Northwest Library Assoc.</b> Share information about YALSA with conference attendees. Prior to the event, arrange for YALSA members in your state to take turns staffing the booth. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the booth. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the booth. On the day of the event, arrive early, put up signage, mingle with attendees, distribute the YALSA materials and answer questions people may have about YALSA. Read our [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_16fj2b2vdd Exhibit Booth Tips] to help you have a successful experience.

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[[Visit Us at These 2012 Conferences]]

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*YALSA will support your event with materials to handout, advertising the event, and planning an educational session. Expenses for you to attend the state conference, including registration and travel, are your responsibility. If you are chosen to participate in this effort, it will be as an unpaid (but much appreciated!) volunteer. If you’d like to learn more about what being part of the YALSA Road Trip entails, please contact Nichole Gilbert at ngilbert@ala.org or 1.800.545.2433 x4387. If you’re interested in being a part of this nationwide effort, please complete and submit the [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_0hpcjfgz9 application]. Persons who are selected will be provided with detailed information to help them plan their particular event. The above descriptions above are meant only to provide a basic idea of what each event might entail.

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Bring YALSA to Your Conference!

Here's a list of how YALSA might support your conference. All of the items below depend on the availability of resources and member leaders during the time of the actual event. YALSA could possibly do one or more of the following:

If you'd like to volunteer to help with any of the above events, or if you'd like to help bring YALSA to another event, please get in touch with Letitia Smith.

YALSA at 2014 State and Regional Conferences

Each year YALSA visits various state and regional library conferences. At some events we'll be hosting programs and at others we'll be staffing a table in the exhibit hall. If you'd like YALSA to come to your conference, please contact us at yalsa@ala.org.